It was an early September wedding for Chris Barrand‘s daughter, with Chris’s 1932 Morris Minor Saloon (EV 5568) providing the transportation to convey the bride to the ceremony. Little did the bride know that earlier in the week ‘Eavie’ had effectively become a three-wheeler until Ian Harris Morris Spares stepped in and saved the big day!
Among the four debutant crews at this year’s Welland Valley Rally were brothers Joachim and Joseph Barnett. Both of them are seen in this shot taken alongside Eyebrook Reservoir, with Joseph leading in his 1934 Morris Minor Two-seater (TJ 4258) while Joachim follows on in ‘Buzz’ (BZ 1631) his 1933 County Down registered version of the same model.
The ex Peter McCall and Tony Gamble 1931 Morris Minor Fire Tender replica is being auctioned by Bonham’s at the Beaulieu International Autojumble on 2nd September. If you are intending to bid please read the following statement from Bonham’s carefully: “Please note that this car was not discovered but was constructed as a replica of the original Fire Engine from a donor car when it was apparent that the originals did not exist. The original registration was re-issued by the DVLA but the vehicle should be considered a replica of the Morris Motors Fire Engine, built to a high standard with numerous period features. In light of this information the estimate has been revised to £14,000 – £18,000.”
This delightful 1933 Morris Minor Saloon (AM-96-99) remains for sale in the Netherlands at 13K euros. Find it here on the prewarcar website.
First registered in April 1929 this Morris Minor Tourer (WL 6501) has been stored for many years. Networker Stuart Clark has now purchased the car with the intention of carrying out a full restoration on this nickel rad example. The website’s forum will track his progress over the coming months. (www.prewarminorforum.com)
TV 7166 started life as a 1933 Nottingham City Borough Council registered Morris Family Eight Saloon. In the post-war years it led a chequered existence as these four images reveal. Thankfully it was purchased in recent times by Carolynne Campbell who has restored its mechanicals and constructed a special body for the car which now bears the appropriate name of “Maurice the mongrel.”
Martin Redmond is selling his VSCC competition hardened 1930 Morris Minor Semi-Sports trials special (BS 9400). It’s currently advertised on eBay here, although you’ll need to be quick as he is listening to offers on his advertised £5K asking price.
The V.S.C.C. held a Vintage Motor Sport Festival at Donington Park on the 9th of July last. Among the cars scheduled to compete was the ex-Mike Jones 1930 Morris Minor Semi-Sports (JN 570), now owned and entered by the former VSCC President, Paul Tunnicliffe. This superb image was captured during the practice session. Unfortunately, for reasons unknown, the car didn’t make it to the grid. (Image copyright – Peter McFadyen)
This photo could be a metaphor for the UK’s summer! Here George Rodford in his 1931 Morris Minor Two-seater (TP 9995) picks his way across the River Arrow near Coughton, the waters swollen by the recent heavy rain. The photo was taken by Peter McFadyen during the Vintage Minor Register’s Pre-war Prescott Sunday Tour.